Is fairtrade goods value for money?!


Question: Is fairtrade goods value for money!?
Do you think that fair-trade goods are value for money, does the purchase of these products really help the workers or communities they live in or is it spin by the producers to pull at our conscience's and increase their profits!?

Is organic food better or again is it a ploy for higher prices for the producers, Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Organic food costs more to produce because there is greater loss and lower yield when growing food without an unlimited supply of chemicals, not to mention the years of transitional farming and the cost of certification!. Whether or not you think it makes a big difference in the health of the Earth or the health of the consumer, it is not a ploy!. Personally, I would rather not eat food grown with pesticides if I have the choice, and I'm willing to pay for that!.

also, I've noticed that with the spike in food prices, the cost of organic food has grown less sharply than the cost of conventionally grown food!.

Fair trade certification requires certain standards, one set for small farmer situations, one set for large, hired labor situations!. Small farmers have to have a democratic decision making process, and some other economic things!. Hired labor has to be earning a decent wage, be free to join unions, not have forced labor or child labor, and meet certain health and safety standards!. If these requirements are not met, a company's goods cannot be certified as Fair Trade by the FLO!.

Fair trade coffee, such as Cafe Feminino, tends to be very good coffee for the money!. Not having my coffee picked by slaves or half-starved children is a nice feeling to enjoy with that good coffee!.

Fortunately, if you feel that these certifications are not worth your money, you are welcome to buy conventionally grown food if you like!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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